Quotes from ‘The Status Quo Combustion’

With his career in flux Sheldon struggles to deal with all the changes in his life, leading him to make a drastic decision. Meanwhile, Raj and Emily's relationship takes a step forward, while an injured Mrs. Wolowitz puts a strain of Howard and Bernadette's life.

Penny: No, mom. It's the same guy I've been going out with for the past two years. Yeah, the scientist. Well, it's complicated. He works with lasers and atomic magnets. No, I did not see it coming. No, we have not set a date. No, I am not pregnant. Yeah, this is a first for our family.

Bernadette: Little warning before you jump into this marriage business. You're not just marrying him, you're marrying his family.Penny: I think Leonard's mom's okay with me.Bernadette: It doesn't matter if she's okay with you. The question is can she go to the bathroom by herself?

Howard: Hang on, I know a place where you could you stay and earn some money at the same time.Stuart: Great!Howard: I just have to warn you: it will involve humiliation, degradation and verbal abuse.Stuart: So, what's the catch?

Sheldon: I'm writing an appeal to the faculty senate so that I can move on from string theory.Leonard: How's it going?Sheldon: You tell me. "Dear esteemed colleagues. As you may know, I have requested to change my field of study. My decision to do so is, I believe, in the best interest of science. At your convenience, I'd be happy to explain it to you in words you'll understand."

Penny: We're engaged!Raj: Wow. I thought me having sex with Emily was going to be the big news.
*Amy, Bernadette, Howard and Sheldon rush to Raj*Leonard: Hey, hey. What the hell?!Bernadette: You guys propose all the time, this never happens.Penny: You're right. Yay!
*Leonard & Penny go to celebrate with Raj*

Leonard: I'm gonna see where he is.Penny: How?Leonard: I know his password so I can track his phone.Penny: You do that?Leonard: Not always. But ever since he wandered off at the swap meet chasing a balloon, I get worried.

Amy: It actually sounds like he's doing pretty well.Penny: I really think this is going to be for the best.Leonard: Me too. And he was able to take a sabbatical -
*Amy starts hitting Leonard with a pillow*Amy: How could you let him go!?

Penny: This is so sweet. You never cook for me.Leonard: Well, you cook for me all the time and eugh.Penny: If you don't like my cooking, why haven't you ever said anything?Leonard: Well, it's hard to talk with so much heavy chewing to do.

Leonard: So, should we talk about setting a date?Penny: Well, I'd like to choose one that works with my brother's schedule.Leonard: Right and when would that be?Penny: Twelve to eighteen months from now, depending on good behavior.

Beverly Hofstadter: Let me save you all of your hemming and hawing. Sheldon already told me that you and Penny are engaged.Leonard: I hate that you talk to him more than you talk to me.Beverly Hofstadter: Would you like for me and you to talk more?Leonard: You know, it's probably fine.

Leonard: So, listen. There was something I was hoping to float past you. Now that Penny and I are engaged, I thought we might want to talk about our living arrangements.Sheldon: Of course. She's spent many nights here, and you're worried about preserving the myth of her virginity before the wedding.Leonard: I'm not.Sheldon: Good. Because not only has that ship sailed, if it hit an iceberg countless men would perish.

Amy: You know, this might work out for the best. You're always complaining about what a terrible roommate Leonard is. Like how he turns up the thermostat when you're not there.Sheldon: Euck, it's like walking into the Amazon. And not the good Amazon with one-day shipping, the awful one with birds and snakes.

Amy: Maybe you'll like living alone.Sheldon: Perhaps.Amy: And if you don't, maybe you and I could live together.Sheldon: Oh, sure! While we're at it, why don't we get engaged, too? Why don't we get a little house, start a family, enjoy our sunset years together? Do you hear yourself woman?!

Leonard: It's dark out and he's alone. I don't like it. Let's go get him.Penny: It's sweet how you look out for him. You're a good guy.Leonard: It's not just that. My mother would kill me if I let something happen to him.

Stuart: I was wondering if I could crash at your place for a few nights.Raj: Sure, of course. Oh, actually Emily was going to spend the night.Stuart: You slept with her? Nice.Raj: I can't take all the credit. She let me do it to her.

Sheldon: You tracked my phone?Leonard: Yeah.Sheldon: Boy, you chase one balloon for three miles.Penny: We were worried about you.Sheldon: Don't be melodramatic. I'm just getting on a train and leaving for ever.

Leonard: You know he can't take a trip like this by himself.Penny: He's a grown man.Leonard: No, he looks like a grown man. You've seen Freaky Friday, sometimes little kids end up in big person bodies.

Sheldon: [President Siebert said] that everybody has to do things they don't want to do. He then gave an example of something he had to do although he didn't want to. And that was look at my stupid face.Leonard: That's a rude thing to say ... out loud.

Sheldon: It's an outrage. Honestly, I am tempted to leave the university.Howard: You know, if you're really serious about that I hear there are some exciting opportunities in home care for the old and fat.

Beverly Hofstadter: Hello, Leonard.Leonard: Hi, mom. I have some exciting news.Beverly Hofstadter: I'm listening.Leonard: Before I tell you, will you promise to try and be happy for me and keep any concerns you have to yourself?Beverly Hofstadter: No.

Sheldon: Can you break a twenty?Stuart: No, I only have hundreds.Sheldon: You know what. I don't always recognize sarcasm, but I do right now and I don't appreciate it. I'm sorry for your loss, but you're not the only one whose day's been a disaster.

Leonard: We might want to live together.Sheldon: Oh. Well, I've already given this some thought. And I'm willing to let Penny live with us, one day a week for a trial period. Now, obviously not when she's made cranky by the shedding of her uterine lining.